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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,852.26, 343,401.33 and 141,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,852.26, 343,401.33 and 141,407.38 is: 195,133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,852.26 : 343,401.33 = 141,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,852.26/343,401.33 = 141,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,852.26x = 343,401.33 × 141,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,852.26x = 48,559,482,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,559,482,692.04/248,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,133.78

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